shellac in Greek
shellac in Greek is γομαλάκα, σελάκη — shellac means a substance made from the secretion of the lac insect, used in polishes and varnishes.
shellac in Greek
γομαλάκα
Pronounced: gomalaka
A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
σελάκη
Pronounced: selaki
A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
What does "shellac" mean?
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noun A substance made from the secretion of the lac insect, used in polishes and varnishes.
"At the turn of the century, the ever-expanding electrical industry was running low on shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac bug which could be used as an insulating material."
- noun (informal) A heavy defeat.
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shellac in a sentence
- At the turn of the century, the ever-expanding electrical industry was running low on shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac bug which could be used as an insulating material.
- But, she says, a wartime ban on recordings using shellac and vinyl kept the Walker version from being released.
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What is "shellac" in Greek?
"shellac" in Greek is γομαλάκα, σελάκη. shellac means: A substance made from the secretion of the lac insect, used in polishes and varnishes.
How do you pronounce γομαλάκα?
"shellac" in Greek is γομαλάκα, pronounced "gomalaka".
Are there other ways to say "shellac" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "shellac": γομαλάκα, σελάκη.
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